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S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) cost
S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) on a BMW with the S55 engine typically costs $1,200–$5,000 at an independent shop or about $1,500 in parts DIY, based on 13 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · Sources: 13 owner-reported prices from 1 cited thread
Keyed or pinned crank hub upgrade on the twin-turbo S55. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,400 | Indy | Paid ~$4,400 all-in, SSR 4-pin, Nashville TN | [1] |
| $3,200 | Indy | Paid $3,200 after tax, Precision Dynamics, Bimtech Seattle area Dec 2022 | [1] |
| $1,200 | Indy | California shop $1,200 everything, Vargas hub, no drilling | [1] |
| $3,900–$5,000 | Indy | Atlanta quotes SSR/MaximumPSI 4-pin incl. bolts/gaskets/oil/coolant | [1] |
| $3,800 | Indy | Out the door Max PSI V2 4-pin with capture, South Jersey Winter 2020 | [1] |
| $3,200 | Indy | Paid $3,200 at SSR | [1] |
| $2,000 | Indy | StudioRSR Vargas hub, La Habra CA | [1] |
| $1,750 | Indy | StudioRSR out the door Vargas+CBC+belts+gaskets+oil+coolant | [1] |
| $2,500 | Indy | Vargas Hayward CA | [1] |
| $1,750 | Indy | Dialed In Autohaus SoCal 4-pin or Vargas incl. gaskets oil plugs coolant | [1] |
| $3,900 | Indy | Paid $3,900 CarBahn drilled/pinned hub Charlotte NC | [1] |
| $4,000 | Indy | Out the door ~$4k Gintani 1-piece Autocouture NJ 2022 | [1] |
| $1,500 | DIY | Parts only mentioned in thread (~$1,500) | [1] |
- Prices vary by hub design and whether fluids/plugs are bundled.
- Pick a shop that has done many of these.
How long it takes
Shop labor times in the F80 thread commonly run ~16-20 hours for a full keyed hub with new bolts, gaskets, oil and coolant.
Which cars are affected
2015-2020 F80 M3, F82/F83 M4, and F87 M2 Competition / CS with the S55.
Symptoms
- Timing chain / VANOS correlation codes after hard pulls
- Crank hub slip (harmonic balancer can walk)
- Preventive upgrade when opening the front cover for other work
Parts list
| Keyed / pinned S55 crank hub | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Crank bolt and front cover gaskets | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| BMW LL-01 oil + filter | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) cost?
S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) on a BMW with the S55 engine typically costs $1,200–$5,000 at an independent shop or about $1,500 in parts DIY, based on 13 real owner-reported prices.
How much does S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) cost at a BMW dealer?
We have not found a real dealer price for this job yet.
How much does an independent shop charge for S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M)?
Independent shop prices ranged $1,200 to $5,000 (12 data points, median $3,200).
Can I do S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $1,500 in parts and tools.
How long does S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) take?
Shop labor times in the F80 thread commonly run ~16-20 hours for a full keyed hub with new bolts, gaskets, oil and coolant.
Which BMWs are affected?
2015-2020 F80 M3, F82/F83 M4, and F87 M2 Competition / CS with the S55.
Related repairs
Sources
- Crank Hub Costs (F80 Bimmerpost)
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